[lecchilo]

Originally Posted by cheeba

Haha, like numbers tell the whole story - I fit a 50" projection (note: not LCD or plasma) into the back of my old MKIV Golf. I've also had the following in the back: a fridge, 8 wheels with tires, 7 interior house doors, an 8' Christmas tree, etc . . . obviously none of that stuff would fit into a 1 series.

Hey, Moe!, everyone can post their subjective opinions - including myself - but you didn't specify any of your desires. Are you adversed to simple modifications? For 1/2 the price difference between the GTI and 128, the GTI could have a ton more (reliable) power and far superior handling. FWD has its limitations, but properly setup, most people would never get close to them.

I really don't want to sound like some BMW elitist but where are you getting the "ton more reliable power and far superior handling" from? Yes you can chip it but what's with the superior handling haha...